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Preschool

The Catalyst Kids preschool program fosters remarkable growth in children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development through hands-on exploration, meaningful interactions, and teacher-guided learning. Rooted in the HighScope and Reggio Emilia approaches, our program is further guided by California’s Desired Results assessment process, Learning Foundations, and Curriculum Frameworks. Our rich and dynamic learning environment reflects the unique interests of each child, offering materials and spaces that support foundational skills in literacy, math, science, the arts, and social studies. With safe, sensory-friendly classrooms, children engage in small and large group activities, hands-on learning experiences, and independent exploration that promote confidence and school readiness. A structured yet flexible daily routine helps children feel secure and supported, with key elements including Plan-Do-Review, small group instruction, and circle time to foster decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our research-based Pathways to Literacy curriculum ensures children receive focused, engaging instruction that builds early literacy and math skills. Outdoor play is an essential part of each day, encouraging exploration, movement, and a connection with nature. As children transition to kindergarten, our program collaborates with elementary schools and families to ensure a smooth, confident progression. With strong family partnerships, an open-door policy, and ongoing communication, Catalyst Kids creates a nurturing environment where children develop the skills they need for future academic success.

Toddlers

The Infant/Toddler program is built on strong partnerships with families to provide individualized, nurturing care that supports each child’s unique temperament, developmental pace, and interests. We implement the research-based Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC), ensuring high-quality care through primary teachers, small group sizes, and continuity of care until age three. By fostering cultural continuity and including children with varying needs, our program creates a secure, supportive environment where infants and toddlers thrive. Each child is paired with a primary teacher who tailors care routines—such as feeding, napping, and toileting—to their individual rhythms, ensuring seamless transitions between home and school. Our thoughtfully designed learning environments encourage active exploration, relationship-building, and early problem-solving. With small muscle activity areas, sensory exploration zones, and indoor/outdoor motor play spaces, children engage with age-appropriate materials like textured balls, water play, and climbers. Creative expression is fostered through music, painting, and pretend play, allowing young learners to develop confidence and curiosity. Our dedicated teachers provide a warm, enriching setting where infants and toddlers grow through meaningful interactions and hands-on experiences.

Preschool

The Catalyst Kids preschool program fosters remarkable growth in children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development through hands-on exploration, meaningful interactions, and teacher-guided learning. Rooted in the HighScope and Reggio Emilia approaches, our program is further guided by California’s Desired Results assessment process, Learning Foundations, and Curriculum Frameworks. Our rich and dynamic learning environment reflects the unique interests of each child, offering materials and spaces that support foundational skills in literacy, math, science, the arts, and social studies. With safe, sensory-friendly classrooms, children engage in small and large group activities, hands-on learning experiences, and independent exploration that promote confidence and school readiness. A structured yet flexible daily routine helps children feel secure and supported, with key elements including Plan-Do-Review, small group instruction, and circle time to foster decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our research-based Pathways to Literacy curriculum ensures children receive focused, engaging instruction that builds early literacy and math skills. Outdoor play is an essential part of each day, encouraging exploration, movement, and a connection with nature. As children transition to kindergarten, our program collaborates with elementary schools and families to ensure a smooth, confident progression. With strong family partnerships, an open-door policy, and ongoing communication, Catalyst Kids creates a nurturing environment where children develop the skills they need for future academic success.

Reaching Hearts Preschool

Whole Child Development . English-Mandarin Bilingual . Play-based . Christian Concepts . Science . Phonics . Singapore Math . Ages 2 - 6 . Low Ratio (1:6) . Year-round . Developmentally Appropriate Practice . Home Setting with Park-like Playground

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Little Explorers Daycare inc.

My home daycare provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, offering individualized care and attention. we focus on a balanced approach of play, learning, and rest, ensuring each child's developments needs are met.

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Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare

Ages: 6 months to 5 years / Daily hot lunch & nutritious snacks /Potty training support /Daily parent-teacher communication with reports & photos/Multicultural appreciation & loving environment /Music, dance, art & structured learning /Qualified teachers with best-in-class 3:12 ratio

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Preschool

Preschool program that consists of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children as they move through the preschool years focusing on all areas of development, including Social, Language Development, Math Readiness and Science, Gross Motor, and Fine Motor Skill Development. It is our goal to provide an environment that encourages maximum development for children, as positive experiences during the early years lead to much greater success in the future. We maintain a philosophy that encourages a semi-structured program to allow for specific growth and individual freedom. The teachers create lesson plans based around weekly themes to focus on each area of development, and set out specific goals for each day.

Transitional Kindergarten

Junior Kindergarten provides a step between preschool and Kindergarten. Your child will experience an academic schedule which fully prepares them for the challenges of Kindergarten. Our program offers a small, safe environment with skilled and experienced teachers. This is a full day program with optional extended care that supports the academic program. Enrichment activities include dance, technology, music, foreign language, physical education and more.

Infant Care

Developmentally appropriate, semi-structured program that focuses on nurturing all areas of the development for young children, birth through age 2. Even at the youngest age, our daily routine includes circle time and art, as well as plenty of time for exploration. Our infant programs are very special because we provide your child with a consistent Primary Caregiver who is responsible for his or her care each day. The Primary Caregiver carries out the daily schedule in a consistent, gentle, and timely way so that your child and caregiver have maximum interaction and build a close relationship. Each classroom provides developmentally-appropriate materials and equipment for each age group to help encourage their small and large motor development, as well as their social and emotional development.

Preschool

Preschool program that consists of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children as they move through the preschool years focusing on all areas of development, including Social, Language Development, Math Readiness and Science, Gross Motor, and Fine Motor Skill Development. It is our goal to provide an environment that encourages maximum development for children, as positive experiences during the early years lead to much greater success in the future. We maintain a philosophy that encourages a semi-structured program to allow for specific growth and individual freedom. The teachers create lesson plans based around weekly themes to focus on each area of development, and set out specific goals for each day.

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At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.

Toddler Program

In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

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At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.

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In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

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Growing Sheep

24 months to 3 years. This class teaches independence as children are learning to part from their primary caregivers and build trusting relationships with other caring adults. Children learn to thrive in a community setting with peers. Toilet training offered when child displays signs of readiness.

Soaring Eagles

Emphasizes social emotional skills to successfully navigate community building. Equips students for academic success.

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